Top 10 Universities in Tonga
Tonga, a small island nation in the South Pacific, has a limited number of higher education institutions. However, the country’s universities offer a range of programs and have produced notable alumni. Here are the top 10 universities in Tonga, based on their ranking, academic strengths, and alumni:
1. Tonga National University
- Ranking: 1st in Tonga
- Academic Strengths: Humanities, Social Sciences, Science and Technology, Business
- Notable Alumni: Prime Minister Pohiva Tu’i’onetoa, Minister of Education Penisimani Fifita
2. Tonga Institute of Higher Education
- Ranking: 2nd in Tonga
- Academic Strengths: Education, Humanities, Business, Tourism
- Notable Alumni: Minister of Finance Tevita Lavemaau, Minister of Health Saia Piukala
3. Tonga Maritime Institute
- Ranking: 3rd in Tonga
- Academic Strengths: Maritime Studies, Logistics, Engineering
- Notable Alumni: CEO of the Tonga Ports Authority, Sione Taumoepeau
4. Lavaka College
- Ranking: 4th in Tonga
- Academic Strengths: Theology, Education, Humanities
- Notable Alumni: Archbishop of Tonga and Niue, Soane Patita Paini Mafi
5. Tonga Bible College
- Ranking: 5th in Tonga
- Academic Strengths: Theology, Biblical Studies
- Notable Alumni: Reverend Dr. Tevita Havea, former President of the Free Wesleyan Church of Tonga
6. Tonga Teachers College
- Ranking: 6th in Tonga
- Academic Strengths: Education, Teacher Training
- Notable Alumni: Minister of Education Penisimani Fifita, former Minister of Education Viliami Hingano
7. Tupou College
- Ranking: 7th in Tonga
- Academic Strengths: Humanities, Social Sciences, Science
- Notable Alumni: Former Prime Minister ‘Akilisi Pohiva, former Minister of Education ‘Ana Taufe’ulungaki
8. Saineha High School
- Ranking: 8th in Tonga
- Academic Strengths: Humanities, Social Sciences, Science
- Notable Alumni: Former Prime Minister Feleti Sevele, former Minister of Finance Aisake Eke
9. Tonga College
- Ranking: 9th in Tonga
- Academic Strengths: Humanities, Social Sciences, Science
- Notable Alumni: Former Prime Minister Sione Tongatapu ‘Ulukalala Lavaka Ata, former Minister of Education ‘Isileli Pulu
10. Vava’u High School
- Ranking: 10th in Tonga
- Academic Strengths: Humanities, Social Sciences, Science
- Notable Alumni: Former Prime Minister Fred Sevele, former Minister of Health Viliami Hingano